According to a report published today by The Trussell Trust one in 120 children received at least three days of emergency food aid by food banks in the South West between April and September 2012. This reveals an extremely worrying picture of vulnerability and need. The report also goes on to reveal that...
A report published today by Mind states that 300,000 people with a long term mental health problem lose their jobs each year. Analysis by Deloitte.
The Mental Health at Work Report 2017 was published on 4th October 2017 and reports that there remains a pervasive culture of silence over mental health...
June 21st, the day after Father’s Day, marks the 6th annual International Father’s Mental Health Day (IFMHD). It was founded in June 2016 by Mark Williams (UK) and Dr Daniel Singley (USA). Since then, it has grown into a global event, raising awareness about fathers’ mental health. IFMHD nowincludes contributions from USA, Zimbabwe, Australia and Ireland. In addition to Mark Williams, the...
Officers searching for a missing woman from the Sherborne area are appealing for help from the public to find her.
Felicity Clough, aged 55, was last seen at around 3.50am on Sunday 24 November 2019 at Yeovil District Hospital. She left on foot and was due to return to her...
The Society of Dorset Men’s latest charity initiative is Chesil Sailability, who create opportunities for local people with disabilities in Weymouth and Portland of all ages to sail at the National Sailing Academy. Working with local groups, around 50 disabled sailors have been supported in 2013, Chesil Sailability's full...
Officers searching for a missing man in Gillingham are appealing for help from the public in their efforts to find him.Phillip Otton, who is 34 years old, was last seen just around 12am on Sunday 21 January 2024 in New Road.
He is described as five feet six inches tall...
The coronavirus reproduction rate may have risen above 1 in parts of England, the government's scientific advisory group (SAGE) has said.
Official figures released by officials indicated the rate - known as the R number - was between 0.8 and 1.0 across the whole of England.
This range is slightly higher than for...
Regardless of your age or family history, a stroke doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here are some ways to protect yourself starting today. This year, approximately 150 people will suffer a stroke in the UK with women being the most vulnerable. Older people are most at risk of having strokes, although...
Beginning a weight loss journey can be both exciting and scary. The prospect of a healthier, happier you is certainly motivating, but where do you start? The good news is, you're not alone. With obesity rates soaring in the United Kingdom, the need for effective and sustainable weight loss...
Dorset health and social care consumer champions, Healthwatch Dorset, call for public opinions of NHS 111 ahead of March CQC inspection. Following the recent questions which have been raised over the safety of the NHS111 helpline, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is set to conduct an inspection of the...
